[TriEmbed] same microscope on a "goose neck"

[Ron Craig]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmicroscope+working+distance&_nkw=microscope+working+distance&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Gives several in the 30-50 dollar range with a "claimed" 10 inch working
distance.
I might grab one just to see.


On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Jeffrey Crews <cruzetti at gmail.com> wrote:

> That is essentially what I did with the USB microscope I bought; $30 off
> of Ebay, I think. I printed ball-joint connectors off of Thingiverse and
> assembled a gooseneck weighted base to replace the inadequate one that came
> with it. If anyone wants details let me know.
>
> The main problem with using most of these USB microscopes is a short
> working distance that makes it hard to get between the lens and the work
> with tools. They're great for inspection, though.
>
> jsc
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 9:39 AM, Pete Soper <pete at soper.us> wrote:
>
>>  This variation might be useful if the "goose neck" can be set precisely
>> and will hold the position:
>>
>>    Andonstar on a goose neck
>> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/2MP-USB-Digital-Pen-Microscope-Video-webcam-Magnifier-Camera-metal-tubing-stand-/121311292952?>
>>
>> -Pete
>>
>>
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